Bell Ringer 10/15/2013 What were the three reasons cited for gang membership in your text? What are the three classifications of gangs? Identify the four tactics used to suppress gang activity.
White-Collar Criminals A class of property crimes that are usually job related, such as embezzlement, bribery, and consumer fraud
White-Collar Criminals Don’t rely on violence or breaking and entering. They take advantage of their positions of power and violate the trust of others. They steal money and property and also endanger the trust people have in our economic system
Charles Keating What did Keating do that was illegal? What was his punishment and why did they let him off without paying restitution?
Bell Ringer 10/21/2013 What did the Enron do as a business? What were some of the reasons for their demise? How were the stakeholders affected by the crimes? Who else was involved?
Enron Stock
Sarbanes-Oxley Act Securities Legislation Set up Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Made it illegal for firms to audit and do accounting work for the company Penalties for anyone who destroys documents to obstruct a federal investigation Set higher penalties for business fraud 20 years AND $5,000,000 for those who certify not true information.